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Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play
Shapero K, Gier C, Briske K, Spatz ES, Wasfy M, Baggish AL, Pierce S, Ackerman MJ, Lampert R. Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play. Heart Rhythm O2 2022, 3: 133-140. PMID: 35496453, PMCID: PMC9043374, DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic heart diseaseSudden cardiac deathMost common diagnosesLong QT syndromeCardiac deathCommon diagnosisHeart diseasePhysicians' knowledgeExperiences of athletesHypertrophic cardiomyopathyCommon sportsCardiac conditionsQT syndromeTelephone interviewsEmergency action planConservative approachDiagnosisAthletesPoor communicationQualitative componentCommon themesCardiomyopathyRegistrySyndromeClinic
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Patients’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators: Potential Barriers to Appropriate Primary Prophylaxis
YUHAS J, MATTOCKS K, GRAVELIN L, REMETZ M, FOLEY J, FAZIO R, LAMPERT R. Patients’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators: Potential Barriers to Appropriate Primary Prophylaxis. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2012, 35: 1179-1187. PMID: 22897624, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2012.03497.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSudden cardiac deathICD referralPrimary prophylaxisPatients' attitudesPotential patient-related barriersPrimary prevention candidatesOutpatient cardiology clinicPatient-related barriersRecords of patientsImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorLife-prolonging interventionsCardiac deathEjection fractionPhysician recommendationSurgical riskCardiology clinicICD placementOpen-ended interview guideCardioverter defibrillatorLifestyle changesICD prophylaxisPatientsProphylaxisReferralICD